Big 12 foes will collide when the Texas Longhorns (16-12, 6-9 Big 12) square off against the Oklahoma State Cowboys (16-12, 6-9 Big 12) at Frank Erwin Special Events Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 24, 2018.
Oklahoma State Cowboys vs. Texas Longhorns Free Preview
The last time the Cowboys played, they were victorious over the No. 6 Texas Tech Red Raiders, 79-71. Kendall Smith was the top scorer from either team with 21 points on 6-for-13 shooting. The Cowboys knocked down 20 of their 25 free throws (80.0 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.641 (above their season average of 0.502).
The Longhorns are trying to rebound after their 58-48 loss to the Kansas State Wildcats in their last outing. With 10 points and 10 rebounds, Texas Dylan Osetkowski had a good outing. Kansas State held the Longhorns to an effective field goal percentage of 0.304 (below their season average of 0.502). Texas, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (11.0 vs. 17.3).
Texas appears to have the edge on the defensive side of the ball. The Longhorns currently rank 28th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.469), while Oklahoma State is 211th in effective field goal percentage (0.506).
Smith has been on fire over the last five games for Oklahoma State, averaging 19.2 points per game.
These teams have already met once this season. The Cowboys won 65-64. Oklahoma State had a much better turnover percentage (9.9 vs. 19.9). Texas, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (44.1 vs. 25.7). Jeffrey Carroll was a standout player in the game, producing 17 points.
Oklahoma State Cowboys at Texas Longhorns Free Prediction
Free Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Oklahoma State, ATS Winner – Oklahoma State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The Longhorns rank 15th in blocks per game (5.3) while the Cowboys rank 62nd in blocks allowed per game (2.9).
- Oklahoma State ranks 96th in assists per game (14.5) while Texas ranks 240th (11.6).
- The Cowboys rank 100th in rebounds per game (36.5) while the Longhorns rank 216th in rebounds allowed per game (36.4).
- Oklahoma State ranks 49th in three pointers allowed per game (19.7) while Texas ranks 103rd (20.9).
Betting Trends:
- The Longhorns have been outscored by an average of 3.8 points in their last five games. On the season, Texas has defeated opponents by an average of 4.2 points.
- During their last five games, the Cowboys have scored an average of 73.0 points per game (4.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 79.0 points per game (5.1 above their season average).
